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IL HB0442

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

Charles Jefferson

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to regulate automated traffic law enforcement systems (red light cameras) that record vehicles entering intersections against red signals.

  • Prohibits counties and municipalities from using automated enforcement systems to record vehicle speeds; regulation of speed enforcement systems is an exclusive state power.

  • Requires written notice of violations be mailed to registered vehicle owners within 30 days of Secretary of State notification, but no later than 90 days after violation, including recorded images and violation details.

  • Imposes civil penalties not exceeding $100 per violation plus up to $100 additional penalty for late payment; violations are not recorded on driving records and do not count as traffic regulation violations.

  • Applies only to Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Macon, Madison, McHenry, McLean, St. Clair, Will, and Winnebago counties and their municipalities.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW

Last Action

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

5/19/2009

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/19/2009
Counties & Townships2/9/2009
Rules2/4/2009

Full Bill Text

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